Kathy Cowley

Dynamic QA & Release Lead with over 20 years of experience in software quality assurance and release management across diverse technology environments. Skilled in implementing agile practices and automation strategies,

and a successful track record in managing critical technical launches.

Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams,

enhancing software quality and operational efficiency

Leading the Digital Transformation QA efforts for Abu Dhabi Government by implementing robust quality assurance strategies, driving agile best practices, and facilitating seamless integration of innovative digital solutions.

• Streamlining testing processes to ensure alignment of QA strategies with overarching business objectives.
• Collaborating with developers, product managers, and business stakeholders to refine and enhance quality standards.
• Driving automation testing initiatives that reduce manual efforts while improving overall efficiency.
• Managing QA initiatives across the ERP programme, implementing governance frameworks through SharePoint and Jira to strengthen process controls, data quality, compliance, and operational delivery while ensuring adherence to industry standards.
• Developing and embedding quality metrics, KPIs, and reporting mechanisms to provide visibility into performance, quality trends, and governance effectiveness.
• Implementing data governance and reporting standards, improving information management, user adoption, and consistency across programme delivery teams.
• Partnering with development, QA, and operations teams to swiftly resolve release issues and dependencies.
• Championing process improvements and mitigating deployment risks

Bsc(Hons) Computer science